This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Malvern Technologies, Inc.. Active years: 1996.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1996
Title: Kristen K. Fay and the Rocking Foot Plate for Surgical Knife.
Introduction
Kristen K. Fay is an inventor associated with Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. Her patent work includes an instrument designed to help surgeons control blade movement during delicate corneal procedures.
Latest Patents
Fay is credited with 1 patent, titled “Rocking Foot Plate for Surgical Knife.” The invention describes a surgical knife for astigmatic radial keratotomy and similar procedures. It combines an elongated diamond blade and blade holder with a pivotally attached rocking foot plate. The plate contacts and rocks over the peripheral corneal tissue during an incision, helping surgeons guide the blade with greater precision.
Career Highlights
Fay’s listed patent reflects an application of mechanical design to ophthalmic surgery. The rocking foot plate is intended to support controlled blade movement during procedures involving delicate corneal tissue.
Collaborations
Fay is associated with Malvern Technologies, Inc. Her listed coworkers include William Knepshield, Jr., and William R. Knepshield.
Conclusion
Kristen K. Fay’s patented surgical knife design uses a rocking foot plate to assist with precision during radial keratotomy and related procedures.
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